Jandakot Airport (YPJT)
Perth, Australia · Asia-Pacific
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
YPJT
IATA
City
Perth
Country
Australia
Region
Asia-Pacific
Elevation
99 ft
Runways
3 runways
Coordinates
-32.0975, 115.8811
Overview
Busiest GA airport in Western Australia. Multiple flight training schools with excellent Perth weather.
Current Weather at YPJT
Pilots flying into or out of Jandakot Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR YPJT 080430Z AUTO 32021KT 9999 -RA SCT030 BKN040 BKN054 20/14 Q1006Wind 320° at 21 kt — likely active runway near heading 32
Current TAF
TAF AMD YPJT 080207Z 0802/0818 31015G25KT 9999 -SHRA FEW014 BKN035 FM080900 26014KT 9999 -SHRA BKN035 INTER 0805/0809 30020G30KT 3000 SHRA BKN015 FEW030TCU INTER 0811/0818 26015G30KT 4000 SHRA SCT015 BKN020 PROB30 INTER 0805/0809 VRB25G40KT 1000 TSRA BKN010 FEW030CBDecode METAR for YPJT
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Jandakot Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for YPJT. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for YPJT. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Perth. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Jandakot Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Jandakot Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like YPJT include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
Flight Schools Nearby
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Private Pilot Guide
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
Jandakot Airport has flight schools and training programs operating on the field or nearby. Browse flight schools
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